Start-Up Culture Without the Headaches - Anonymous employee ScaleSec Employee Review

5.0
3 Apr 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

ScaleSec understands that people in the SecOps/SecDevOps/Compliance space are really in demand right now, so they know treating employees well is paramount to attracting top talent. That commitment shows; they really do support work/life balance and treat everyone like the adults they are. There's a lot of freedom to run engagements the way you see fit, to pursue things you find interesting, and to share any and all thoughts/ideas you have, including constructive criticism. We actually have a weekly forum for conversations like this, where nothing is off the table. Because this truly is a startup, you can see your suggestions put into action. Working from home is obviously a great perk, and the use of video conferencing and 1-on-1s with the entire team means you never feel isolated or like you don't have true coworkers. Benefits are on par with larger companies, and there is limited travel. Even though this is a startup, everyone comes from an enterprise background right now; this means that a lot of the hiccups I've seen at startups (disorganization, growing pains, lack of roadmaps) are avoided via careful, thoughtful planning. It's a bit "Wild West" at times, but nothing like some other places.

Cons

Because of the freedom and small size of the company, not everyone thrives. You truly need to manage yourself and your time effectively; no one will do it for you, and the only person responsible for missed deadlines is you! Think deeply about how well you can work unattended 100% of the time.

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ScaleSec Response
6y
Thanks for taking the time to describe what Aaron and I have worked very hard to set up foundationally--that smart people want the freedom to think, create and have an impact, and do so while actually sleeping 75% of the time in their own house. It's not easy to get Enterprises to accept that remote execution brings them great deliverables at an excellent value. In exchange for solid self-discipline necessary for a WFH job, we offer 40 hour workweeks so employees can spend their weekends and evenings recharging, engaging with their families, attending sporting events, proposing to spouses (3 this year!!), and overall enhancing their lives. ScaleSec is people first, both employees and clients, because that is how you get the best work environment and work products. We are so glad you are here with us on this journey.

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5.0
15 Nov 2023
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Pros

The culture, the workload was manageable and just an overall great experience. Definitely opened doors for me by having the opportunity to develop in my role.

Cons

Unable to continue to work for the company.

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ScaleSec Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We very much value helping our team members develop their skills to help us and our clients, and in some cases prepare them for when they have moved on. I hope we helped you build your skills and made you a stronger cloudsec engineer for the time that you were here. That is our fondest hope.
4.0
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Most everyone is smart and capable, nice, and drama-free

Cons

Small company, limited room for growth

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