Good people, low reward - Cyber Security Engineer CRITICALSTART Employee Review

3.0
Oct 29, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

You'll work with good people

Cons

You will not be paid competitively

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CRITICALSTART Response
4y
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear you feel that we have good people at Critical Start – we believe so, too! Our people are our differentiation and we believe in taking great care of our people. We were sorry to hear you felt that our pay was not competitive. While the market for talent in Cybersecurity has changed rapidly the last several months, we are continuously evaluating our compensation relative to competition in the local markets. We will always strive to keep our pay inline with current market trends, but also aim to provide an exceptional working environment, continuous development and meaningful benefits as an ongoing commitment to our people.

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5.0
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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
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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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