Pay is great for breaking into the field of Cybersecurity, but not for those already in this industry. - Cyber Security Analyst CRITICALSTART Employee Review

4.0
May 26, 2024
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.

avatar
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.

Explore other reviews about CRITICALSTART

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.

avatar
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

avatar
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!
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All