CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)
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Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

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).

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156 reviews
5.0
Oct 27, 2025

Great Place to work

Recommend
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Pros

Decent PTO policy with plenty of PTO and sick time

Cons

Pay is slightly lower than average, but will get you in the door for cybersecurity

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CRITICALSTART Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share! We’re happy to hear our PTO contributes to a positive work-life balance. We understand compensation is an important factor and appreciate your honest feedback. We’re always reviewing our pay structures to stay competitive while supporting career growth at Critical Start.
3.0
Apr 23, 2025

Good coworkers

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Pros

The people I worked with were very nice.

Cons

They Layoff to far to often

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CRITICALSTART Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with your coworkers, we truly value the great people on our team. We understand that layoffs are difficult and strive to make such decisions with care and transparency, always with the long-term health of Critical Start in mind.
1.0
Mar 26, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing culture, management cares about their employees

Cons

Rotating shift due to 24 hour SOC nature

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CRITICALSTART Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you value our culture and the support from management. We understand that rotating shifts can be challenging, and we truly appreciate the dedication of our team in maintaining 24/7 security coverage. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and we’re always looking for ways to support our employees. Thank you for being a part of the Critical Crew!
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