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

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

4.0

May 26, 2024

Pay is great for breaking into the field of Cybersecurity, but not for those already in this industry.

Cyber security analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great for those transitioning into Cyber - Feel like you make a difference - Great work-life balance

Cons

- Pay is a little low compared to similar roles at other companies - Workload and responsibilities increased with no additional compensation to address the additional responsibility or to combat inflation.

CRITICALSTART Response

2y

Thank you for your honest feedback and for being a part of our team for the past 3-4 years. We're pleased to hear that you value the opportunity we provide for those entering the cybersecurity field, as well as the positive impact you feel in your role and the work-life balance we offer. We acknowledge your concerns about compensation and workload. Your input is crucial as we strive to ensure fair compensation and manageable workloads for all our team members. We are committed to addressing these issues and continuously improving the work experience at Critical Start.

5.0

May 6, 2024

Perfect for Driven High Achievers

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company provides numerous opportunities for internal promotions and departmental transfers. Leaders and HR are supportive if you ask the right questions regarding career advancement. Leaders maintain an open door policy, encouraging direct conversations and being receptive to feedback. The company emphasizes AI and efficiency, creating an exciting environment for tech enthusiasts. The company is highly transparent, offering deep insights into top-level decisions and how they're addressed. The company sets high standards and expects employees to excel and embrace change.

Cons

You could consider some pros as cons, Depends on the person you are and what you are looking for in a company.

CRITICALSTART Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate your feedback on our internal promotion and transfer opportunities, supportive leadership, open communication culture, focus on AI and efficiency, and commitment to excellence and embracing change. We understand that every person's needs and expectations differ. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive and find fulfillment in their roles. Your feedback is valuable as it helps us continue to improve and adapt to meet the diverse needs of our team. Thank you for being part of our journey towards success!

5.0

Jan 16, 2023

The Critical TRUTH about CRITICALSTART

Sales operations support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

THEY do what is right for "OUR" CUSTOMERS THEY do what is right for "OUR" EMPLOYEES THEY don't do things that SUCK, which is awesome!

Cons

Unlimited PTO, just joking :), Not a Con 100% Employer Paid Employee Medical & 50% of Family Medical, again not a con, not joking! #CRITICALCREW: WE are Intelligent, WE are Cultured, We are Diverse & Inclusive. Nope not a Con. Oh and WE throw amazing SKO's , President Club Trips, QBR's & Holiday Parties...also NOT a Con. :)

CRITICALSTART Response

3y

Thank you for your review! We greatly appreciate all the hard work our Critical Crew does each and every day and we aim to make sure that our employees feel heard, valued, and appreciated! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with our benefits and culture, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our benefits and further strengthen our culture. Our ERGs are a great way for employees to interact and meet other Critical Crew team members with similar interests!

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