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 14 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good /Benefits Perks" ((in 11 reviews)); "Collaborative work culture" ((in 11 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))

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

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A Breath of Fresh Air - Cyber Security Analyst CRITICALSTART Employee Review

5.0

Mar 11, 2022

Cyber security analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Culture matters. Workers matter. Family comes first. This company treats its employees as human beings, not merely as assets. We collaborate and educate, celebrate each other's victories, share and learn from mistakes, and promote positive growth for every individual. As we improve, the company improves.

Cons

The company is growing and changing, evolving to adapt to a dynamic security landscape. There are growing pains. Procedures change. Software changes. Personnel shift about sometimes, as we find people's niche. These are positive changes, but they may disrupt or change procedures or roles, making it difficult for workers to settle into a routine.

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for your feedback. Critical Start is proud of the culture that we have created. Leadership cares about our employees, as evidenced in our core value: “Do What’s Right For the Employees.” We celebrate wins and encourage employee development for all. We are in an ever changing dynamic industry, however, we do provide our new hires with a seamless onboarding and orientation to assure they assimilate into their role, department and the company. We are proud to promote internal mobility and career advancement as many employees have been promoted or have moved internally. In addition, we are also excited to have launched our formal Career Mentorship program. Although we are all busy working towards our strategic goals, we do support work life balance and encourage employees to make sure they recharge.

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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.

CRITICALSTART Response

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

CRITICALSTART Response

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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