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

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

3.0

May 18, 2025

Critical Start

Senior talent acquisition partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pros: Supportive and collaborative team culture Good work-life balance Transparent leadership and open communication Opportunities for learning and career growth

Cons

Cons: Compensation could be more competitive

CRITICALSTART Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for highlighting the supportive culture and growth opportunities at Critical Start. We appreciate your perspective on compensation and internal processes; these are areas we're actively evaluating to better support our team. Your input helps us continue improving.

1.0

Apr 25, 2025

Micro Management in SecEng

Security engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I appreciate the USA work culture of critical start . Other Teammates are supportive. Everyone is doing best acting on desk to show how busy they are, even if they don’t have work for 6+ months.

Cons

Since manager joined the security engineering department he had spoiled work culture. Do micro management. Created toxic work culture. There is higher attritions rate because of bad Indian work culture. Manager is worst in technical knowledge, don’t expect career growth here. HR team is not having process, there is no induction for new employees.

CRITICALSTART Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you appreciate the supportive team environment and cultural strengths at Critical Start. We’re sorry to hear about your concerns regarding micromanagement and onboarding. However, we have implemented a structured Induction program for all new hires who have joined us since November 2024 including our most recent joiners and we also did Townhall for all employees transitioning to ensure a consistent and welcoming experience. Additionally, there have been some changes in workplace culture since the Security Engineering Manager joined, including efforts to improve clarity, team performance and collaboration within the team. We recognize the importance of ongoing leadership development and are committed to continuously strengthening our people processes to better support and empower every team member. Thank you again for your feedback, it helps us grow.

5.0

Apr 25, 2025

"Empowering Workplace with Great Culture and Growth Opportunities"

Security engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive and collaborative team culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Transparent leadership that values employee input and fosters open communication. Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning through meaningful projects

Cons

None as such until now,

CRITICALSTART Response

1y

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you’re finding value in our collaborative culture, transparent leadership, and growth opportunities. We’ll continue working hard to ensure your experience stays positive. Thank you for being part of the Critical Crew!

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