Great place to work - Cyber Security Engineer CRITICALSTART Employee Review

5.0
Apr 9, 2026
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.

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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!

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Create culture and work life balance.

Cons

A lot of changes need to adapt quickly.

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CRITICALSTART Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear the culture and work-life balance have been highlights for you, those are things we work hard to protect as we grow. We also hear you on the pace of change; navigating rapid evolution isn't always easy, and we appreciate your adaptability and resilience through it. Your feedback is a helpful reminder to keep supporting our teams through transitions as thoughtfully as possible.
4.0
Jun 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong management Good career growth opportunities

Cons

Lack of organization and documentation Unclear expectations internally and externally Department communication is very siloed

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CRITICALSTART Response
1w
Thank you for your loyalty and for sharing such candid feedback. We're glad to hear that strong management and career growth have been consistent positives in your experience. The concerns around organization, documentation, and cross-departmental communication are valid and ones we're working to improve. We appreciate you continuing to show up and contribute while we do that work. Thank you for being part of the Critical Crew!
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