If you have any experience in the industry, or a college degree in Computer Science, stay away - Security Analyst ReliaQuest Employee Review

1.0
Apr 1, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

They buy you food every friday to make you feel better about your garbage job, some managers will buy alcohol for employees to drink in the office (you'll need it)

Cons

The SIEM rules are all bullcrap. There's a particularly noisy one that fires if traffic goes over port 1337. Customers don't care, so you have no idea whether you're actually doing anything. True Positive rate on alerts that fired are around 5%. You WILL work weekends. You may work entire days with no chance to get up from your desk. You may stay late with no opportunity for overtime or reducing hours throughout the week. You will be patronized by content developers and engineers for trying to do your job. You will leave every day wanting to quit. You will spend a lot of time teaching new employees basic concepts of cyber security, because anyone who knows what they're doing either turns RQ down, or doesn't stick around for more than a year. When you get a raise, it may take a couple of months for it to show up in your paycheck, and you will NOT get backpay. Do not work here if you have children, because RQ is very much against taking time off for family emergencies, such as the birth of a child.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

ReliaQuest is truly a world-class organization with world-class teammates. We not only have a huge focus on promoting from within, but a focus on mental performance. If you have a strong work ethic & are looking for a life-changing opportunity then this is the place to join. Also have to mention the beautiful office location on Water St as well as the collaborative in-office environment. This allows our teams to operate as 1 unit & build strong internal relationships.

Cons

You get what you give. The bar is set high for all teammates & you will be pushed beyond your comfort zone most days. Not necessarily a con but also not an environment for everyone.

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ReliaQuest Response
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We’re pleased to hear that the opportunities for growth, focus on development, and strength of the team have stood out in such a positive way. We also appreciate your comments about the collaborative in-office environment and the relationships it helps build across teams. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and glad to be working with you!
5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

My time at ReliaQuest has been life-changing. From the moment you join, the company invests in your growth and development, helping you evolve into a high-performing professional and leader. Since joining RQ, I’ve felt consistently challenged in the best way, while also being fully supported in everything I set out to accomplish. One of the things that makes RQ so unique is the level of support available to help us grow, both personally and professionally. We have two full-time mental performance coaches who are always there to help us navigate challenges and overcome obstacles. They’ve also built a Leadership Foundations program for emerging leaders. After six months at RQ, once you’ve completed a mindset badge and demonstrated excellence in your role, you become eligible to join the program. It’s an incredible opportunity to accelerate your career and learn the fundamentals of what it means to be a strong leader for your team. What stands out most to me, though, is the people. Everyone here is high-performing and pushes you to be the best version of yourself while striving to get 1% better every day. As a company, we truly live out our values—being accountable, helpful, adaptable, and focused—and I believe the people here embody those values every day.

Cons

While the challenge of cybersecurity is what drew me to RQ and this industry, it can also be one of the more difficult aspects at times. To be a leader in AI-driven cybersecurity, you have to constantly adapt to the evolving needs of the market. With that comes change, both within the company and in the work itself, and success requires embracing those challenges rather than resisting them. It isn’t always easy, but with the people around you and the mission you’re working toward, no change or challenge feels impossible.

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ReliaQuest Response
4d
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re incredibly grateful for your recognition of the growth opportunities, leadership development, and support available across the organization. It’s especially meaningful to hear that the investment in both professional and personal development, along with the strength of the people around you, has made such a positive impact on your experience. Glad to be working with you!
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