Does CRITICALSTART pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CRITICALSTART employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CRITICALSTART. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CRITICALSTART?

91% of CRITICALSTART employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CRITICALSTART 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CRITICALSTART?

Cyber Security Analyst (7) , Cyber Security Engineer (6) , SSE- Development (4) , Security Analyst (4) , Cyber Security Specialist (3) , Marketing (3) , Security Engineer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , Account Executive (2) , Account Manager (2) , Engineer (2) , SOC Engineer (2) , Senior Security Analyst (2)

What are the pros of working at CRITICALSTART according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and super smart engineers." ((in 19 reviews)); "Leadership is supportive and each colleague understands that we are working toward a common goal." ((in 15 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "Excellent work/life balance" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CRITICALSTART according to real employee reviews?

"Pay could be better for the breadth of knowledge and throughput capacity expected." ((in 4 reviews)); "Some processes can be more structured, and communication can be improved for better clarity in requirements and planning." ((in 4 reviews)); "Regularly scheduled layoffs and RIFs." ((in 3 reviews)); "Workload and responsibilities increased with no additional compensation to address the additional responsibility or to combat inflation." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about CRITICALSTART layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CRITICALSTART layoffs and their outlook for job security at CRITICALSTART in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CRITICALSTART locations?

Plano , Dallas , Denver , Lehi , Chicago , New York , Oklahoma City , Durham , Houston , Little Rock , Gaithersburg , Tampa

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CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)

Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.5

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

CRITICALSTART has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 156 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CRITICALSTART employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

156 reviews

5.0

May 19, 2026

Great collaborative work culture with focus on employee wellbeing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative work culture Importance given to Employee Engagement activies & Employee Wellbeing Amazing Company Benefits Flexible Working Hours Lots of internal growth opportunities and employee recognitions

Cons

I don't find any cons as such.

CRITICALSTART Response

1mo

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our collaborative culture, employee wellbeing initiatives, and growth opportunities are making a real impact for our Pune team. It's incredibly rewarding to know that our people-first approach is felt day to day. We're grateful to have you as part of the Critical Crew!

5.0

Apr 25, 2026

Supportive Culture, Flexible Hours, and Excellent Perks

Devops engineer ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Very cooperative and supportive work culture; team members are approachable and helpful. 2. Flexible work hours, which helps maintain a good work-life balance. 3. Plenty of perks and employee benefits that make the workplace enjoyable. 4. One of the most enjoyable workplaces I have experienced. 5. Colleagues are very humble, respectful, and easy to work with. 6. The environment feels like a family, fostering strong collaboration and trust. 7. HR support is excellent; Rizwana is especially very supportive and approachable. 8. The office ambience is very pleasant and contributes to a positive work environment.

Cons

No as of now but Some internal processes can be improved for better efficiency.

CRITICALSTART Response

2mo

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you're feeling supported and at home here — building a collaborative, family-like culture is something we're deeply proud of. We appreciate the note on internal processes and will keep that in mind as we continue to grow and improve. We're so glad to have you on the Critical Crew!

4.0

Apr 24, 2026

Great Team and Environment

Sse- development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Transparent operations Good cooperation between teams Strong, positive working environment Encourage and seek employee feedback Excellent work/life balance Opportunities for advancement

Cons

Compensation may be below market for some jobs

CRITICALSTART Response

2mo

Thank you for the kind words and for being part of the Critical Crew! We're glad to hear that the collaborative environment, work-life balance, and growth opportunities are making a positive impact. We hear you on compensation and want you to know it's something we take seriously as we work to remain competitive. We truly value your contributions and appreciate you sharing your experience!

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