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)); "Fun fast environment with great leadership" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good Work/Life Balance" ((in 12 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))

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

"Some processes can be more structured, and communication can be improved for better clarity in requirements and planning." ((in 4 reviews)); "Pay could be better for the breadth of knowledge and throughput capacity expected." ((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

CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)

Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

156 reviews

5.0

Apr 9, 2026

Great place to work

Cyber security engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Customers across energy, finance, and other industries report that Critical Start consistently outperforms internally built security teams, allowing those teams to focus on advancing cybersecurity maturity

Cons

Critical Start is a standout in the cybersecurity space — strong contractual SLAs, AI-powered threat detection, trusted by global enterprises, and a team culture that consistently earns above-average employee ratings. A solid, growing company doing meaningful work in MDR.

CRITICALSTART Response

3mo

Thank you for the kind words and for your continued dedication over the past few years! We're proud to serve customers across energy, finance, and beyond, and it's great to hear that impact reflected in your experience. The work our team does in MDR is meaningful, and it's people like you who make it possible. We're grateful to have you on the Critical Crew!

5.0

Mar 26, 2026

Good place to learn and grow

Cyber security specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly team and supportive work environment. Good learning opportunities and exposure to new skills. Work culture is positive and encourages collaboration.

Cons

Work can be engaging and challenging at times, which helps in building strong skills. Some internal processes are continuously improving.

CRITICALSTART Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing this! We're glad the team culture and learning opportunities have made a positive impact. You're right that we're always working to improve our internal processes — feedback like yours helps us do exactly that. We're grateful to have you on the Critical Crew!

5.0

Mar 26, 2026

Great Learning Experience in Cybersecurity

Cyber security specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good learning opportunities in cybersecurity Supportive and helpful team members Exposure to real-world security incidents Opportunity to grow skills and gain experience Collaborative work environment

Cons

Communication can sometimes be slow Coordination between teams could improve Workload may be uneven at times Some processes can be more efficient

CRITICALSTART Response

3mo

We're thrilled to hear that the hands-on exposure to real-world security work and the collaborative team environment have supported your growth. Your feedback on communication, cross-team coordination, and workload balance is genuinely appreciated and reflects areas we're actively working to improve. Thank you for being such a dedicated part of the Critical Crew!

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