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Leidos

Winter Lab Assistant- Antarctica

Leidos supports the NSF's Office of Polar Program's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by ... Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The ...

The Pennsylvania State University

The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to conduct research through instrument development, while ... deployed in polar ice. Balloon-borne experiments like the Payload for Ultra-high-Energy ...

Relative Dynamics

Network Engineer, Mid

Fulton, MD · On-site

... Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Common Ground System (CGS). The JPSS CGS implements command ... Research & Solutioning: A self-starter attitude toward researching emerging threats and proposing ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Wissel with support research in ultrahigh energy neutrinos.Neutrinos can act as probes of explosive ... polar ice at both Summit Station in Greenland and at the South Pole in Antarctica. PUEO searches ...

University of Michigan

Assistant Professor

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

... research portfolio. Specific subdisciplines of interest include meteorology and climate dynamics, polar science, atmospheric chemistry and air quality, clouds and water cycle feedbacks, and impacts ...

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How much do polar research jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for polar research in the United States is $42.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.13 and $42.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a polar research job?

A Polar Research job involves studying the Arctic and Antarctic regions, focusing on climate, wildlife, glaciology, and ecosystems. Researchers collect data in extreme conditions to understand changes in polar environments and their global impact. Roles vary from field scientists and marine biologists to engineers and support staff. These jobs often require specialized training and may involve extended periods in remote locations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in polar research, and why are they important?

To thrive in Polar Research, a background in environmental science, biology, geology, or a related scientific discipline, often supported by an advanced degree (MSc or PhD), is essential. Familiarity with specialized research equipment, data analysis software, and certifications in wilderness first aid or field safety are commonly required. Resourcefulness, teamwork, resilience, and effective communication are vital soft skills for working in extreme, isolated environments. These skills and qualifications are crucial to conduct high-quality research, ensure personal and team safety, and achieve project goals in challenging polar conditions.

What are the typical working conditions and team dynamics for polar research positions?

Polar research roles often require extended periods in remote, harsh environments, such as Antarctica or the Arctic, where researchers may live and work in close quarters with a small team. Days frequently involve a mix of outdoor fieldwork in extreme weather and indoor laboratory or data analysis tasks. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is common, including coordination with engineers, logistics personnel, and international scientific partners. Adaptability and strong interpersonal skills are important for maintaining morale and efficiency when facing unique physical and logistical challenges. These dynamic settings foster strong professional relationships and unique opportunities for personal and scientific growth.

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Infographic showing various Polar Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,799 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

System Administrator - NASA Ames Research Center Multi-Mission Operations Center

Astrion

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Overview

System Administrator - NASA Ames Research Center Multi-Mission Operations Center

LOCATION:

JOB STATUS: Full-time, Onsite

CLEARANCE: US Citizenship, Federal Background Investigation

SALARY: $120,000 - $145,000

Astrion is seeking a System Administrator to join our Space Operations and Allied Missions division. Astrion supports the NASA Ames Research Center (ARC) Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC). The MMOC supports numerous missions at ARC such as:

  • Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER), a lunar lander that will traverse the lunar south pole searching for water ice.
  • BioSentinel, a Cubesat, that measures the impact of deep space radiation on living organisms.
  • Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) is an orbiting solar observatory that investigates the complex, dynamic region between the Sun’s surface and corona.

The MMOC’s role in supporting this mission is maintaining the facilities, networks, Information Technology (IT) equipment, software, and support services needed by projects to effectively and efficiently perform all mission functions including mission operations, payload operations, science operations, commanding, telemetry monitoring, and planning.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • 3-5 years working experience as a Systems Administrator
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar relevant STEM degree; Years of experience can potentially replace degree requirement
  • Understanding of basic Cybersecurity requirements
  • RedHat, UBUNTU system administration
  • Windows server and client system administration
  • Familiarity with OpenStack, VMWare and SAN management
  • Knowledge in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
  • Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP
  • Software languages – Knowledge of shell scripting, C++, Java;
  • Firm Knowledge of Excel, Adobe, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook
  • Cybersecurity, NIST 800-53, RSA Archer
  • Strong problem solving and communication skills
  • Onsite 5 days per week (core hours 9-3)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Additional Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) will be considered an advantage
  • Familiarity with Atlassian Suite including Confluence and JIRA
  • One or more of the following Certifications
    • MCSE (Microsoft Computer Solution Expert)
    • Security +
    • Sys Admin Certificate
    • Linux+
  • Experience with NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs) and Policies
  • Mission Control experience is a plus
  • Windchill
  • Satellite Toolkit (STK)
  • Past experience with cloud migration and AI/ML automation is beneficial

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Management and Security of IT systems and networks in support of unique project-related computational needs, including software installation and updates, lab system troubleshooting, system backups, while assuring compliance with all NASA, Ames Research Center, and Federal IT security requirements and services standards including:
  • Manage the IT infrastructure including web servers, file servers, monitoring services (BigFix, NESSUS, SentinelOne, Splunk, Nagios), & virtual machine environment (OpenStack)
  • Includes installing upgrades to existing systems improving system operability
  • Provide configuration management addressing risk/findings maintaining compliance with NASA’s IT Security Policies
  • Patch systems and vulnerabilities maintaining compliance with NASA’s IT Security Policies
  • Maintain network records and coordinating with Center-wide networking group for planned maintenance, installations, and other issues
  • Provide technical expertise for division or laboratory driven special projects that require IT or facilities support. This may include hardware or software integration, defining requirements, and laboratory expansions and integrations
  • Provide support for engineering software installations, configuration, patching and troubleshooting
  • Support project and mission specific needs
  • Investigate cloud migration and AI/ML automation opportunities.

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