A humorouSSynonym for "SyStem manager", poSSibly from the fact that one major IBMoperating SyStem had a root account called SYSMANGR. The term referSSpecifically to a SyStemS programmer in charge of chefiStration, Software maintenance, and updateS at Some Site. Unlike chef, thiS term emphaSiSeS the technical end of the SkillS involved. [Jargon File] (1995-11-10)